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Call Me Cordelia

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  1. I work in a coffee shop (Caribou) 35 to 40 hours a week from 5 a.m. to 12 or 1 p.m. My children are 16, 13, 13, 10 and 8. I give my tips to the 13 yos for chores and babysitting while I'm at work (they are then responsible for their own clothing). While I am at work they are sleeping, then doing their school, then their chores. When I get home we go over their work and talk abou whatever they need help with. I'd love to find something else for more money and less hours, but... wouldn't everyone?
  2. Just jumping in, not having read the entire thread. I can understand a team's desire to keep the team likeminded. My dd plays on a team made up entirely of ps girls. She likes them all. But she has not clicked with any of them. (She has also played with other ps girls with whom she has clicked.) She also plays on a boys home school high school team and there is so much harmony on that team. It's awesome. But I know the coach will be happy next year when the three girls have their own team - it just changes the dynamics. At any rate, I understand the desire. Not sure whether or not I agree, disagree or am neutral. :) Now, regarding a child's heartbreak...big hugs to you and your dd. THAT I can completely relate to and understand. My dd has had some major disappointments relating to teams, etc... and in each instance has seen it work for the better. That's more to encourage you than her. It sometimes takes months, but always we have seen the wisdom in what has happened and often it has worked out for a better situation to take place. Hugs,
  3. I completely agree. And while I am for all practical purposes a Republican, I could not stand the way most people with whom I associate spoke about President Clinton, and the way they speak about Obama.
  4. I completely agree that it's an issue of their going behind your back straight to a 6 yo. ??? That speaks volumes to me. We were previously dresses only. I never, ever, ever thought to dictate what ANYONE else would wear, least of all in their own house. I did, and do, establish boundaries for my children and that includes distancing our family from some others. However, that has never been because of their standards, but rather their blatant lack of respect and sometimes ridicule for ours (whether dresses, shorts, music, etc...) I would discuss it with them, not as an issue of modesty, but authority. Anyone who sent behind my back with my children in such a way would not be left alone with them, even in another room, again, especially when my children were so young. I definitely want my children to learn deference, but this does not seem to apply to this situation at least as a primary issue.
  5. I know they have a home school soccer team, because our home school soccer team just played them. :)
  6. I hear ya! I'm interested in politics, but really not able to handle the rudeness, snark, nastiness and snottiness that invariably comes along. I can't do it from either side, even the side I will vote for. People call it public debate. I see so few intelligent comments and so many one line zingers, I just pretty much stay out. Until...I just check...to see...if....it's changed.... AHHHHH!
  7. If you have a nagging feeling and can swing it, by all means GO!
  8. Yes. We had a friend go into the Air Force last year. I'm not sure how old, but close to 50. He's a physician, though.
  9. I can't find the emoticons, but ROTFLOL!!!! You ARE insane, Kelli. Please accept the fact and move on. However we would all plead with the admins to give you grace for just that reason and let you stay and keep us real and amused!!
  10. I could be wrong, but I think the OP just didn't go into tall the details beyond the generic "I don't trust him," stuff. I mean, I doubt I'll vote for Obama, but I despise the e-mail I have received over five times from various people. It's filled with lies, innuendo and gossip. One friend that I challenged on it sent me back a very well thought out, constructive, issues-based reply. I told her to send THAT out instead!! I think politics as well as most topics have become polarized. For some reason, anyone with whom we disagree is an "enemy." Perhaps because we have been treated as such by those that disagree with us? I really don't know, but I find it distressing and frustrating as well. I love listening to my boss discuss the candidate he likes, because he is so positive and really believes in the candidate; he doesn't discuss what he dislikes about anyone else. It's informative, interesting and encouraging.
  11. Ok...I missed this when I posted. But I now stand and cheer. :iagree: Amen and amen. And Amen.
  12. Not bothering to read the rest of the thread. It's "inflammatory" because Phred typically just waits for a post that he can argue with point by point. He already has his opinions set. I have yet to see an actual dialogue. Rather, he poses his "questions" and then waits to point out the flaws. Personally I don't see a point. Phred is not a Christian and is fairly hostile towards the Christian worldview. Ok. Whatever. Let's talk about home schooling. I'd love to hear more about how Phred home educates his children. But that's not what Phred discusses. He, in large portion, only begins and/or contributes to threads in which he can slam one worldview. Or nit pick symantics. His questions seemed designed to "stimulate discussion" yet I for one am highly doubtful of his desire to participate in dialogue, only monologue.
  13. Most people don't seem to have much trouble expressing to me that my children are social misfits, unprepared for life in the real world, will be completely unprepared for college academics, etc... I'm fairly certain I know what I do that other parents think is crazy, beginning with home schooling. Oh well... come to think of it, there are probably some things I don't know about...
  14. I was "called on the carpet" by some friends for not buying the lies hook, line and sinker! Then one friend wrote a very intelligent, reasoned, articulate argument on the subject. I told her to send THAT one out instead, but not a bunch of gossip and lies! We haven't spoken since. Another friend lectured me extensively on how Snopes can't be trusted on political things as they have an agenda as well. Grrr....
  15. I was able to return the others - Office Depot is always great for that! Sansa is the brand I tried that had an issue with the internal clock, but maybe I'll try again. I did go to the website and found a list of players that have worked... great idea!!
  16. I bought one and it didn't do that. I bought another and it was supposed to work, but the internal clock or some such thing wasn't working and I had to return it to the store, which had no others like it. So. I spent about three hours fiddling with this and would like to be done. All I want to do is listen to library books. Any help? Even just knowing for sure what to look for would be helpful!! TIA, Cordelia
  17. *Hanging head and slinking away, too ashamed to read the thread....* It's not rocket science. But I'm still not great at it.
  18. I limit their computer time by spending too much time on it myself. It's a thankless job, but somebody has to do it.
  19. "Danger Will Robinson! Danger!" I can't believe you just said that! I can't believe anyone remembers that! I literally LOL!!
  20. I totally would not like it; however you might remind him that HE could be a problem for HER whether or not she is for him.
  21. I work in a coffee shop and I agree with many of the others. It kind of freaks me out when someone that I don't know well knows my name. For the most part, however, it totally depends on the attitude and we have pretty nice customers. With the few that are a tad snobby...it really doesn't matter if they know my name or not! My current favorite is a large, masculine, 20 something, construction "dude" who refers to all of us (including me a 44 yo who has quite obviously carried a number of children) as "babe" and "shug." Ok...with anyone else it would be demeaning, but he's just SO funny!! He also recently beat someone up who "said something about my wife." He can't believe he's spending so much for a cup of coffee, but "This is good sh*t....(looks at me)...oh, my bad." I can't figure out if he's for real or not!!
  22. Well, you've judged him (correctly or incorrectly, notwithstanding) and called him an abuser in front of his child. How receptive would you be to someone who has done that to you? We attend a church comprised of mostly home schoolers among whom the aforementioned practice of children sitting through the service from infancy/toddlerhood is common. I have seen it work by parents who use great love with their children, so it's not so much that particular act I question, but the motivation and spirit behind it. I would doubt at this point that he would listen to you. Whether or not you should apologize and for what is between you and God. I find your point about a congregation's responsibilities compelling and would follow the Matthew 18 steps. And, FWIW, I'm no longer real big on spanking either. Cordelia
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